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UBS Arena Guide

NHL · New York

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Last updated: 3/20/2026

For the best Islanders gameday experience, skip Manhattan and focus your logistics on Long Island by taking the LIRR directly to the arena and staying in Garden City or Rockville Centre. These nearby towns offer easier arena access and more dining options.

At a glance

Cashless
Cashless
Re-entry
No re-entry
Gates open
Gates open 90 min before
Outside food
No outside food
Getting here
The LIRR provides direct service to the Elmont-UBS Arena station.
Family friendly
Nursing suites are available; family restrooms are located throughout the concourses.
Home team:New York Islanders

Upcoming trip that includes this venue

A real multi-game weekend from current index data that includes UBS Arena.

Includes this venue

New York

NBANHLNFL
4 games

Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1

Estimated trip cost US$1,682.50 per person

Party estimate US$3,365 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$2,160 · Hotel for party US$1,205

2026-10-30 to 2026-11-02 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

NBA game at Barclays Center
NBAFri, Oct 30 · 11:30 PM
NHL game at UBS Arena
NHLSat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
NFL game at MetLife Stadium
NFLSun, Nov 1 · 6:00 PM
NHL game at Madison Square Garden
NHLSun, Nov 1 · 11:00 PM

NBANHLNFL

Plan trip

Estimated trip cost US$1,682.50 per person

Party estimate US$3,365 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$2,160 · Hotel for party US$1,205

2026-10-30 to 2026-11-02 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Where to stay for UBS Arena

Garden City or Rockville Centre for proximity and dining options.

Parking, transit, and arrival strategy

Transit and approach

The LIRR provides direct service to the Elmont-UBS Arena station. There is also shuttle bus service connecting to the Q2 bus line.

Rideshare and parking

Rideshare: The designated drop-off and pick-up area is located in the Emerald Parking Lot.

Parking: Advance purchase is preferred for all UBS Arena events via ParkWhiz or Ticketmaster (both passes are valid), with pre-paid parking on sale up to the time lots open. However, general paid parking is also available on event days at Emerald Parking (on-site, accessible via Cross Island Parkway Exit 26D). For concerts, prices increase by $5–$10 when purchased at the arena parking lots. Note: parking is not sold on-site in Diamond and Ruby lots.

After the event

Local establishments in nearby Floral Park and Franklin Square along Hempstead Turnpike.

Works well with these New York venues

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The game-day experience

  • Atmosphere area: Located within Belmont Park, situated between the Grandstand and Hempstead Turnpike.
  • Tailgating: Tailgating is not permitted anywhere at UBS Arena. Per the venue's lease with Empire State Development, tailgating is prohibited in all parking lots — there are no designated lots or exceptions where it is allowed.
  • Signature food: Local favorites from the NYC/Long Island area, including Bacon on a Stick and various rotating local pop-up concepts.
  • Fan tradition: The 'Islanders Chant' and the celebration of the team's history with notable chants for players.
  • Pregame institution: Hendrickson's Tavern (810 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010)